Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 4:1 (show verse)
Now the spirit says expresly, that in the latter times some shall abandon the faith, by giving credit to seducing spirits, and the doctrine concerning demons;
1 Timothy 4:2 (show verse)
broach'd by hypocrititical impostors, whose consciences are cauteriz'd,
1 Timothy 4:3 (show verse)
interdicting marriage; and the use of animal food; which God created for the repast of the faithful, who embrace the truth with thankfulness.
1 Timothy 4:4 (show verse)
for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:
1 Timothy 4:5 (show verse)
since it is sanctified by the divine permission, and by prayer.
1 Timothy 4:6 (show verse)
If you represent these things to the brethren, you will appear to be a true minister of Jesus Christ, brought up in the institutions of faith, and the true doctrine to which you were attach'd.
1 Timothy 4:7 (show verse)
as for prophane and groundless fables, reject them.
1 Timothy 4:8 (show verse)
exercise yourself in piety: for those exercises which relate only to the body are of little consequence, but piety is of absolute use, having the promises both of the present life, and of the life that is to come.
1 Timothy 4:9 (show verse)
what I tell you is certain, and deserves entire credit.
1 Timothy 4:10 (show verse)
for to that end we expose ourselves to trouble and reproach, because we hope in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially of believers.
1 Timothy 4:11 (show verse)
These things recommend and teach.
1 Timothy 4:12 (show verse)
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
1 Timothy 4:13 (show verse)
while I am absent apply yourself to reading, to exhortation, and instruction.
1 Timothy 4:14 (show verse)
don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.
1 Timothy 4:15 (show verse)
meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all.
1 Timothy 4:16 (show verse)
take care how you behave, and what you teach. persevere in these duties: for by the practice of them, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.